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Jesús Made has outrageous night for homer-happy Biloxi on Friday

Sat, 08/01/2026 - 7:13pm
Milwaukee Brewers top prospect Jesús Made continues to impress at Class AA Biloxi.

Squirrels dodge zooming scooter in You Toon caption contest

Sat, 08/01/2026 - 4:15pm
Fill in the caption with a clever quip by Tuesday evening and win publication of your line with the cartoon in next Sunday’s newspaper. You’ll also receive a signed print of the cartoon by artist Phil Hands.

Inside high-stakes scramble that brought Protect College Sports Act back from the dead

Sat, 08/01/2026 - 12:06pm
How the Big Ten and SEC came around to support the legislation.

Meet the candidates for state treasurer (Democratic primary)

Sat, 08/01/2026 - 12:05pm
Responses to the Wisconsin State Journal's candidate questionnaire. The primary is Aug. 11.

Brewers announce trade with Guardians early Saturday

Sat, 08/01/2026 - 11:47am
Milwaukee will acquire catcher Bo Naylor and reliever Codi Heuer for reliever Craig Yoho and outfielder Blake Perkins from Cleveland.

Governor candidate forum set for Sunday in Watertown

Sat, 08/01/2026 - 11:10am
The forum will feature five candidates, including three Democrats, one Republican and one independent.

Neighbors want to save the Wonder Bar. But did a racist movie inspire its name?

Sat, 08/01/2026 - 7:10am
The bar was renamed in 1934, two months after the release of a movie that was considered racist even at the time.

License plate cameras help protect victims of crime | Teri Jendusa-Nicolai

Sat, 08/01/2026 - 6:40am
A little more than 20 years ago, I experienced a nightmare that no one should ever have to endure. I was kidnapped, beaten and left for dead.

Lisa White will bring the integrity of a farmer to Wisconsin's Senate | Keith Wilson

Sat, 08/01/2026 - 6:30am
My family farm, Wilson Organic Farms, is located near Cuba City in the Driftless Region of Wisconsin. The farm has been passed down for seven generations since it was first homesteaded in 1848 -- the same year Wisconsin became a…

Technology is key to catching cancer early | Tiffany Koehler

Sat, 08/01/2026 - 6:30am
As a U.S. Army veteran, I witnessed how cutting-edge advancements in health care saved countless lives. As a disabled veteran, I personally benefited from technological upgrades. And as a cancer survivor, I know medical breakthroughs can be the difference between…

From teens to retirees, Verona's community band plays as one

Sat, 08/01/2026 - 5:50am
Verona Area Community Bands was built on a simple love of music and demand for performance opportunities, welcoming all those who want to play music long after they leave school.

Vote for any candidate for governor besides Tom Tiffany | Alison Lindsay Mares

Sat, 08/01/2026 - 5:30am
It doesn’t matter which Democrat you vote for on Aug. 11 and Nov. 3 -- just don’t vote for Republican Tom Tiffany as Wisconsin’s governor.

Francesca Hong, Kelda Roys and Joel Brennan were impressive at debate | Wes Dickson

Sat, 08/01/2026 - 5:15am
I just watched the Democratic candidates for Wisconsin governor face off at the debate at Marquette University in Milwaukee, and here's my take.

New multi-sport complex in Madison a dream 15 years in the making

Sat, 08/01/2026 - 5:03am
The Forge sports complex recently opened in Madison and has quickly made a buzz around the community. Here's what it has to offer.

Brewers offense breaks game open in 5th to sink Angels in series opener

Sat, 08/01/2026 - 12:13am
Brice Turang and Jake Bauers homered to highlight a five-run fifth inning as Milwaukee took the opener of a three-game series in Anaheim.

New details emerge about the moments before police shot Corey Ruiz

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 10:43pm
A witness account and a recording of police radio traffic help fill in some of the gaps in the public’s understanding of the moments before the shooting.

Brewers excited about draft class, but not signing 5th-rounder ‘disappointing’

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 8:13pm
The good news for the Brewers is that 17 of their 20 picks in the recent MLB draft, including first-rounder Trey Ebel, are signed and sealed.

5 things that stood out on Day 3 of Packers training camp

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 6:43pm
Tight end Tucker Kraft was activated off the physically unable to perform list on Friday and returned to the practice field. Here's what else stood out as camp continues.

Madison mayor calls for end to Willy Street encampment

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 6:10pm
The encampment is not a safe place for people experiencing homelessness or to be serving food, Rhodes-Conway said.

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